Proudly Presented by:
Senator Andrew J. Lanza
3845 Richmond Ave. Suite 2A Staten Island, NY 10312 718-984-4073
Staten Island Greek Festival Bat Bonanza Night Hike - Friday, September 10 and 17, 6 pm to midnight - Friday, September 14, 7:00 pm - Saturday, September 11 and 18, 2 pm to midnight - Enjoy a leisurely end-of-summer stroll around Willowbrook - Sunday, September 12 and 19, 2 pm to 10 pm Park pond in search of our nocturnal mosquito-eater – the bat! - There will be food, music, dancing, rides, games, shopping, - Recommended for ages 6 and up and raffles. - Registration required. Call (718) 351-3450 - Located at: Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
parking lot at 1641 Richmond Avenue
Welcome Fall: Woodland Fairy Making Workshop
- Saturday, September 15, 1:00 pm Wine Tasting - The forest is home to wondrous creatures, some who are - September 14 and 21 from 5:00 pm — 8:00 pm born from the imagination. Create your own woodland fairy - Held at: Jean’s Fine Wines or wizard to join you on your hike through the Greenbelt 642 Forest Ave. forest. Staten Island, NY - Suitable for ages 7 and up - Tasting wines are discounted. Wine tasting is free - Fee per craft: $6 Greenbelt Conservancy - Call 718-815-7600 for more information members; $8 non-members.
- Registration and pre-payment required. Call
(718) 351-3450
- Greenbelt Nature Center: 700 Rockland Avenue
1776 Peace Conference Celebration Tailgate Sunday - September 15 (Raindate: September 16th) - September 16 and 23, starts at 12:00 pm - All day event - $1 hot dogs, hamburgers and knishes - Come down to the Conference House to see a - Held at: Dugout Pub reenactment of the famous Peace Conference. 1614 Forest Ave. - Located at: The Conference House Staten Island, NY 10302 7455 Hylan Blvd Staten Island, NY 10307
Magnificent Mushrooms Up Close Road to Health Group - Sunday, September 16, 1:00 pm - September 16 and 23, from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm - Use magnifiers and microscopes to take a closer look at - Encourages healthy living through physical activity. these fascinating fungi, and learn basic mushroom - Held at: Calvary Presbyterian Church identification. Then we will take a hike through the forest to 909 Castleton Ave. see what’s blooming. Staten Island, NY 10310 - Greenbelt Nature Center: 700 Rockland Avenue - Call 347-635-4134 for more information (Meet at the Nevada Avenue parking lot.) - Registration required. Call (718) 351-3450
Festa D’Italia (Italian Festival) - Friday, September 21 from 5pm-9pm - Saturday, September 22 from 11am-8pm - Sunday, September 23 from 11am-7pm - Specialty foods and pastries, wine tasting, art exhibits, games, rides and crafts, food contests, music and entertainment - Admission is $10, children under 12 are free - Held at: Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere Ingrid Michaelson in Concert 79 Howard Avenue Staten Island, NY 10301 - September 22, 2012 at 8:00 pm - Held at: St. George Theatre 35 Hyatt Street Staten Island, NY 10301 - Tickets are $30 or $40 - VIP tickets include preshow cocktails, $150 - For an additional $100, you can meet the artist - For tickets, visit the St. George Theater at above address weekdays from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm, or when there is a show scheduled. - You can also visit www.stgeorgetheater.com
Motori D'Italia - The event is set for the weekend of Sept. 21-23, as a highlight of the Festa D’Italia - An exotic Italian car and motorcycle show - Stage and screen star Tony LoBianco will serve as ceremonial grand marshal and meet and greet guests on Saturday from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. - A showcase of alluring vehicles will appear throughout the weekend, with the high point of the event set for Saturday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m., when the exotic vehicles will increase in number.
Swamp Stories Westerleigh Folk Festival - Saturday, September 22, 11:00 am - Saturday, September 22, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm - Sit by the swamp and enjoy a story about the - Held in Westerleigh Park (148 Willard Avenue) critters that live nearby. - Free all day music, art, crafts & children's activities event - Meet at the Nevada Avenue parking lot - There will be an art exhibit by the South Shore Artists (Nevada Avenue off Rockland Avenue). Group & local craftspeople. Balloons, face painting & - Registration required. Call 718-351-3450 pony rides from 12-2 pm - This is a free event
Old Mill Road Walk with Protectors of Pine Oak Woods Sneak Peek at Freshkills Park - Saturday, September 22, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm - Sunday, September 23 from 11 am – 4 pm - We’ll follow the multi-use trail overlooking Fresh Kills, pass - A rare opportunity to go inside the park and preview the the famous Hessian Spring as it crosses the path and incredible transformation of the site. view Fresh Kills estuary and work our way to the remains - Birdhouse building, kayaking, bike riding, pony riding, of Ketchum’s Mill. mural painting, and much more. - We’ll observe traces of the past, examine the present - You can access the park from: Victory Blvd., W. Shore woodland ecosystems and search for evidence of present Exwy., Richmond Ave. between Sign Rd., Travis Ave. and inhabitants especially deer. Arthur Kill Rd. - Meet in the lot alongside St. Andrew’s Church on - Visit http://www.nycgovparks.org/highlights/festivals/freshkills- Old Mill Road. sneak-peak for more information - For more information call Clay Wollney at 718-869-6327.
Healthy Family Nature Hike Autumn Moon Festival - Sunday, September 23 at 1:00 PM - September 29, 2012 from 4:00 pm—8:00 pm - Join the Greenbelt Educators on this introductory nature - Chinese dance and music, martial arts demonstrations, hike through the Nature Center trail. Learn about the Chinese lantern exhibits, calligraphy lessons, and Asian food animals and plants that live here and how they make and crafts. their homes on Staten Island. - Located at: Snug Harbor Cultural Center - Registration highly recommended. Call (718) 351-3450 1000 Richmond Terrace - Contact 718-425-3504 for more information
Busy, Beautiful Bees - Sunday, September 30, 1:00 pm - Come learn all about all the super stuff that bees help us make and the important role they play September Morning Saunter in our ecosystem. - Saturday, September 29, 9:00 am - Make your very own natural beeswax lip balm to take - Take a gentle stroll along the trails and experience the home, and then take a short hike on our Nature Center Greenbelt in its early autumn finest. trail. - Greenbelt Nature Center: 700 Rockland Avenue - Ages 7 and up (Meet at the Nevada Avenue parking lot.) - Fee per craft: $6 Greenbelt Conservancy members; $8 - Registration required. Call (718) 351-3450 non-members. - Greenbelt Nature Center: 700 Rockland Avenue - Registration and pre-payment required. Call (718) 351-3450
Blondie in Concert Scout Open House - October 4, 2012 at 8:00 pm - October 6, 2012 from 10:00 am — 4:00 pm - Held at: St. George Theatre - Located at: William H. Pouch Scout Camp 35 Hyatt Street 1465 Manor Road Staten Island, NY 10301 (across from the JCC behind Wagner High School) - Tickets are $53, $63, or $73 - For tickets, visit the St. George Theater at above address weekdays from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm, or when there is a show scheduled. Senator Lanza’s Senior Information Day - You can also visit www.stgeorgetheater.com - October 12, 2012 from 9:00 am—12:00 pm - Located at: CYO Mt. Loretto 6581 Hylan Blvd Open House New York at the Conference House - Join Senator Andrew Lanza as he continues a tradition, - October 5th, 6th and 7th, all day event bringing together a team of community partners to - The Conference House participates in the Historic House help answer your questions and provide valuable and free Fest through Open House New York events. services to help preserve your quality of life. - Located at: The Conference House - Free health screenings, flu shots, and zumba classes. 7455 Hylan Blvd - Visit lanza.nysenate.gov for more information Staten Island,NY 10307 - Contact 718-984-0415 for more information
Jazz Festival at the St. George Theatre Fall Into It Fall Festival - October 13, 2012 at 7:00 pm - Sunday, October 14, noon to 4:00 pm - Held at: St. George Theatre - There will be free puppet shows at 1 pm and 3 pm 35 Hyatt Street and a visit from the “Recyclarium,” a cool traveling Staten Island, NY 10301 program that offers exhibits and interactive games that - Tickets are $25 explain the ins and outs of recycling - For tickets, visit the St. George Theater - Willowbrook Park, near the Carousel, 1 Eton Place at above address weekdays from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm, or when there is a show scheduled. - You can also visit www.stgeorgetheater.com
It’s My Park Day Disco Night Fever at the St. George Theater - Saturday, October 20, 2012, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm - October 20, 2012 at 8:00 pm - Join Greenbelt staff and your fellow volunteers to - Held at: St. George Theatre beautify trails and natural areas in High Rock Park. 35 Hyatt Street - Meet at High Rock Park: 200 Nevada Ave Staten Island, NY 10301 (Off of Rockland Avenue) - Tickets are $45 or $55 - Contact Jeanne Paliswiat by - For tickets, visit the St. George Theater at above email: [email protected] address weekdays from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm, or when or by phone: (718) 667-2165, ext. 311 to register. there is a show scheduled. - You can also visit www.stgeorgetheater.com
Spooktacular at the St. George Theater Spooktacular at the Staten Island Zoo - October 26, 2012 at 8:00 pm - October 20 from 6:00 pm—9:30 pm -The ultimate Halloween Magic and Illusion Show - October 21 from 5:30 pm—9:00 pm - Held at: St. George Theatre - Halloween walkthrough attractions 35 Hyatt Street - Alien-themed show performed by the Susan Wagner High Staten Island, NY 10301 School Theater Department - Tickets are $15, $20, or $25 - Candy Land path, based on the board game, where - For tickets, visit the St. George Theater at above children get sweet treats and play some games address weekdays from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm, or when - Ticket sales for the public start on Sept. 17 from 10 there is a show scheduled. a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Clove Road and Broadway - You can also visit www.stgeorgetheater.com zoo entrances. Phone sales will start that day at 11 a.m. until tickets are sold out. Interested parties can call: 718-815-0242. - Ticket prices for non-members are $17 each and $14 for members. Children under 3-years-old are admitted for free. No tickets will be sold on the nights of Spooktacular.
Halloween Extravaganza at the Conference House - October 27, 2012, all day event - Come on down to the Conference House for some Halloween fun! - Located at: The Conference House 7455 Hylan Blvd Staten Island, NY 10307 - Contact 718-984-0415 for more information
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Thank a Vet - November 3, 2012 at 1:00 pm - Held at: Richmondtown Library 200 Clarke Avenue Staten Island, NY 10306 - We’ll feature readings and dialogues on the Vietnam experience, as depicted in The Things They Carried. We’ll also discuss the experiences of veterans in Iraq, Afghanistan and at many other important points in our history. - Our most honored guests will be veterans themselves
Roberta Flack at the St. George Theater - November 3, 2012 at 8:00 pm - Held at: St. George Theatr 35 Hyatt Street Staten Island, NY 10301 - Tickets are $39, $59, or $75 - For tickets, visit the St. George Theater at above address weekdays from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm, or when there is a show scheduled. - You can also visit www.stgeorgetheater.com
Fall Doo-Wop Spectacular at the St. George Theater Second Annual Fashion Show at the Hilton Garden Inn - November 10, 2012 at 8:00 pm - November 11, 2012 from 10:30 am – 2:30 pm - Held at: St. George Theatre - Presented by the St. George Theater 35 Hyatt Street - Held at: Hilton Garden Inn Staten Island, NY 10301 1100 South Avenue - Tickets are $25, $49, or $59 Staten Island, NY 10314 - For tickets, visit the St. George Theater at above - Tickets are $50 in person address weekdays from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm, - For more information call 718-442-2900 or when there is a show scheduled. - You can also visit www.stgeorgetheater.com
Veterans' Resource Fair - November 14, 2012 starting at 4:00 pm - Veterans are welcome to learn about programs and resources that are available to them - Focused on issues including education, employment, and benefits - Located at: JCC 1466 Manor Road
Titanic: A Centennial Exhibition of Contemporary Art Weekly Bike Ride - The exhibit will remain on display until December 30 - Meets every Saturday morning at 8:30 am from April - Located at: Noble Maritime Museum until October 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building D - The Staten Island Bicycle Association welcomes all Staten Island, NY 10301 riders at least 18 years old and of all levels. - Call 718-447-6490 or visit www.noblemaritime.org for - Meet at the Miller Field parking lot off Mill Road and more information New Dorp Lane (adjacent to New Dorp High School). - For more information call 718-948-2025 or visit www.sibike.org
Fun Fridays at the Great Kills Library - Begins at 3:30 pm on Friday afternoons - An afternoon of stories, songs, rhymes and crafts for ages 3 and up - Located at: Great Kills Library 56 Giffords Lane Staten Island, NY 10308
Shibori Sensations "From Farm to City: Staten Island 1661-2012" - On display from September 1 – 30 - On display until January 21. Museum is open 10 a.m — 6 p.m - Hand painted and Shibori Dyed Silks ornamented with - This exhibition tells the story of the Island's transformation sculpted ceramic forms are combined to from farmland to suburb to city, and takes a broader look at its create a dynamic installation that will showcase a land-use patterns and land-use challenges. kaleidoscope of patterns, shapes, colors, and textures. - Located at: The Museum of the City of New York - Greenbelt Nature Center: 700 Rockland Avenue Fifth Avenue and 103rd Street (Manhattan) - Suggested admission is $10 for adults and $6 for seniors and students. Children under 12 are free.
Get a Library Card Staten Island Zoo - There are over 200 libraries in communities throughout - Open seven days a week, 10:00 am — 4:45 pm the City that offer millions of books, resources, and internet - Enjoy a petting zoo, aquarium, pony rides, reptile collection, access free of charge. By becoming regular visitors to the tropical forest and much more! library, young people can further their academic and work - 614 Broadway (across from Broadway YMCA) skills and become lifetime learners. - $8.00 for adults (15 and over), $6.00 for Seniors (60 and over), - Apply online at: $5.00 for children (3-14) and free for children under 3 years of http://catalog.nypl.org/screens selfregpick.html age and for all members. After 2 p.m. on Wednesdays or in person at any NYPL location. admission is free. - Call 718-442-3100 for more information
Discover Fort Tompkins Staten Island Mall Greenmarket - Saturdays and Sundays, from 2 PM - 3:30 PM - Open Saturdays until December 22, from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm - Located at: Building 137 of Fort Wadsworth - Homemade pies, bread and pastries, specialty Mexican 210 New York Avenue produce and herbs, fresh-caught seafood, local honey, orchard - Ranger-led tours of the fortifications. fruit picked at its peak of ripeness and a bounty of vegetables. - Learn about coastal fortifications and get a - Located at: 2655 Richmond Avenue glimpse into Army life in the late 1800s. - Wear sturdy footwear.
Conference House Park St. George Greenmarket - April - December, Fri-Sun, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. - Open Saturdays until November 17, from 8:00 am—2:00 pm - 7455 Hylan Boulevard - An array of plants, berries picked just as they have ripened, - Contact: 718.984.6046 or log on to: juice pressed from upstate orchard fruit, heirloom tomatoes and www.conferencehouse.org for more information much more will entice you to keep checking back in on the - Open for guided tours of the house, group tours available by market to see what's new each week appointment. Conference House Park is a great destination for - Located at: St Marks & Hyatt Streets (inside theatre parking lot) both nature and history buffs. This 267-acre site features four historic buildings from Staten Island’s history. In addition to historic landmarks and breathtaking views, the park also boasts a newly refurbished playground, a Visitors Center, 2.5 miles of beach, paths for hiking and biking, and a “South Pole,” which marks New York’s southernmost point.
Silver Lake Park Miller Field 915 Victory Blvd., West Brighton New Dorp Ln and Mill Rd 718-447-5686 718-351-6970 There are 107 acres of park area, an 18-hole public golf course, Miller Field became part of Gateway National Recreation Area tennis courts, clubhouses, pro shop, lockers, showers, lounge, in 1974. The park includes two post-World War I military aircraft restaurant, and auto parking. The road is closed on Sundays hangers, 64 acres of athletic fields, picnic areas, a and holidays 6am-6pm for bicycling. This major park community garden and a swamp white oak forest. surrounding twin reservoirs is popular for walking, jogging and picnics. Fort Wadsworth Clove Lakes Park 210 New York Ave Victory Boulevard & Clove Road 718-354-4500 718-390-8000 Fort Wadsworth was once a linchpin to the defense of New The park is made up of 110 acres of developed park land and York Harbor for nearly two centuries. Park Rangers lead walks 81 acres of woodland. It contains four ponds, jogging trails, and tours highlighting both the history and the protected playground, picnic, grounds, nature trails, ball fields, model natural plant and animal communities at these sites. High yacht pond, restaurant, bridle paths and an outdoor ice skating Rock Park Greenbelt Administration and hiking trails, a visitor rink. Row boating and fishing are permitted. NYC Parks center, education building and the Staten Island office of the administration offices are located at 1150 Clove Road. NYC Urban Park Rangers.Guided tours are given for school classes by advance reservation only. Great Kills Park & Beach 3270 Hylan Blvd 718-980-6130 Wolfe’s Pond Park This park is home to a beautiful swimming beach with a new Hylan Blvd. & Cornelia Ave., Huguenot bathhouse and snack bar. Also located here are nature trails, 718-984-8266 great fishing, a marina, a public boat launch, paths for walking 20 developed acres and 170 acres of wooded park land. People and jogging, and playing fields. Free Parking is available. come for sunbathing, picnicking, comfort, fresh water fishing all year-round (must have a license - daylight hours only) and salt water fishing from October through May.
Lemon Creek Park Mt Loretto Preserve Hylan Blvd. from Sharrott Ave. to Seguine Ave. 6450 Hylan Boulevard A 105-acre park, Lemon Creek Preserve contains the largest Mt Loretto is a spectacular waterfront property featuring and most pristine salt marsh on Staten Island’s south shore. important wildlife habitats and stunning vistas from the highest The parkland is home to swans, mallard ducks and black ducks, natural bluffs in New York City. The bay is home to dozens of and it serves as a resting point for numerous migratory birds species of finfish and shellfish, including striped bass, winter and, in early October, monarch butterflies. Lemon Creek flounder, bluefish, and hard clam. It also is a major migratory Fishing Pier is also located at the park. These gregarious birds pathway and overwintering area for numerous waterfowl, many nest in apartment house-style structures maintained by of which can be observed in large numbers at Mt. Loretto. The volunteers. Lemon Creek Park’s waterfront area provides a wetland habitat serves as a nursery area for fish and crabs, and spawning ground for many species of provides foraging opportunities for fish and wading birds, such fish and shellfish. as herons, egrets and ibis. Today, nature enthusiasts can take in the natural wonders of Mt. Loretto and observe wildlife in its natural state.
Bloomingdale Park Clay Pit Ponds State Park Richmond Pkwy., West Shore Expw., Lenevar Ave., 83 Nielsen Avenue Ramona Ave. 718-967-1976 Most of the 138-acre park was left natural and passive for The 260-plus-acre park holds a mixture of swamps, bogs, wildlife. Walking trails have been included for hiking ponds, sand barrens, mature woodlands and spring fed enthusiasts, as well as scenic waterways. A portion of the park streams. has been reshaped to offer a baseball field, softball field, soccer The abundant water supply supports a plethora of wildlife field, basketball courts and a playground. including many species of birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals. Facilities include hiking paths, horse trails and an administration building. Free environmental education programs are offered on Saturdays. The park is open year- round.
LaTourette Golf Course Tennis Courts 1001 Richmond Hill Road, Greenbelt 718-351-1889 Silver Lake Park www.latourette.americangolf.com/ Victory Hwy & Silver Lake Park Rd There are 455 acres of wooded park land, 718-816-9723 an 18 hole golf course, driving range, clubhouse with pro shop, restaurant, ski and sleigh hills Walker Park and lockers. Free parking available. 50 Bard Ave., West Brighton 718-442-9696 South Shore Golf Course 200 Huguenot Avenue, Huguenot Willowbrook Park 718-984-0101 Richmond Ave. & Eaton Pl. www.americangolf.com/south-shore-golf-course 718-698-2186 A beautiful 18-hole public golf course equipped with driving range, lockers, Wolfe’s Pond Park restaurant and lounge. Cornelia Ave. off Hylan Blvd. 718-984-8266 Silver Lake Golf Course 915 Victory Blvd 718-447-5686 www.silverlakegolf.com A well manicured 18 hole golf course located within a tight wooded area that includes several sloping, tight fairways and two water hazards that come into play.
Alice Austen House Museum & Garden Historic Richmond Town Tuesday - Sunday, 11:00 am-5:00 pm Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Two Hylan Boulevard Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm (718) 816-4506 441 Clarke Avenue, 10306 www.aliceausten.org (718)-351-1611 The Alice Austen House Museum on Staten Island recalls the www.historicrichmondtown.org world of an exceptional woman, photographer Alice Austen. Open village & outdoor demonstrations; self-guided tour. Austen’s quaint, Victorian cottage-style home, with Historic Richmond Town is New York City’s living history a magnificent view of New York Harbor, displays prints from village and museum complex. Visitors can explore the the large glass negative collection of her work that depict turn- diversity of the American experience, through the lives of of-the-century American life. ordinary people, who struggled, survived and thrived from the Adults $2, children under 12 free. colonial period to the present. Three additional sites include one of the oldest homes in the country. Admission $8. Adults, $6 Seniors, $5, Children ages 5-17, Members and Children Garibaldi-Meucci Museum under 5 are free. Tuesday - Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 420 Tompkins Avenue (718) 442-1608 Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art www.garibaldimeuccimuseum.org Wednesday - Sunday, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Garibaldi-Meucci Museum is owned by the National Order 338 Lighthouse Avenue Sons of Italy Foundation and administered by the New York 718.987.3500 Grand Lodge Order Sons of Italy in America. This National www.tibetanmuseum.org Landmark is preserved as a memorial to the lives of Antonio Built into the hillside, the Museum resembles a Himalayan Meucci and Giuseppe Garibaldi, a legendary hero who mountain monastery and houses the vast collection of Tibetan championed the unification of the Italy. Today the museum artifacts that Jacques Marchais (1887-1948) amassed in her offers historical tours, Italian language programs for all levels, lifetime. Today, the Tibetan Museum features exhibits, a school programs for K-12, permanent and temporary library, workshops, and peaceful gardens that provide visitors exhibitions, lectures and concerts. Admission $5 with the opportunity to learn, reflect, and relax. (Members are free).
The Noble Maritime Collection The Staten Island Children’s Museum Thursday – Sunday, 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 am - until 5:00 pm 1000 Richmond Terrace (on the Grounds of Snug Harbor) 1000 Richmond Terrace, 10301, 718-447-6490 (718)-273-2060 www.noblemaritime.org www.StatenIslandKids.org The Noble Maritime Collection is a museum and archive The Staten Island Children’s Museum appeals to the intrepid located on the grounds of Snug Harbor Cultural Center. The explorer in every child. Interactive exhibitions and creative museum celebrates the site’s history as a retirement home for workshops offer plenty of opportunities for hands-on, first sailors with period rooms, including a typical mariners’ hand experiences that nurture children’s natural curiosity and dormitory room from 1900. The museum is also dedicated to creativity. Admission:$6 for people one year of age and older. celebrating the life and work of John A. Noble (1913- Members are admitted free. Grandparents are free on 83), one of the country’s premier maritime artists. Wednesdays!
Sandy Ground Historical Society Historical Museum Tuesday - Sunday, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 1538 Woodrow Road 718-317-5796 As the oldest continuously inhabited free Black settlement in the United States, Sandy Ground is a place of great historical significance. Founded in the early 19th Century, the community arose from a settlement of free Blacks from New York, Maryland, and Delaware. Today, Sandy Ground is home to ten families that are descendents of original settlers. Staten Island Museum Sunday – Friday, 12:00 noon –5:00 pm Snug Harbor Cultural Center Saturday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tuesday – Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 75 Stuyvesant Place 1000 Richmond Terrace (718)-727-1135 718-448-2500 www.statenislandmuseum.org www.snug-harbor.org Fossils, paintings and curiosities in jars: These are just some of Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, a the marvels that can be found at the Staten Island Museum. distinguished Smithsonian Affiliate, is Staten Island’s premier This “mini-Smithsonian” is rich with arts, natural sciences and destination for culture and entertainment. Snug Harbor presents local history. The Museum’s extensive art collection has pieces a unique blend of gardens, museums, theaters, educational ranging from Ancient Egyptian to Modern works and its opportunities, and seasonal festivals. extensive Natural Science Collection includes minerals, a Adults $3, Students/Seniors $2, Children under 12 free “Cabinet of Curiosities,” and examples of native animals. Visitors can also experience the life of the Lenape, the first Staten Islanders. With artifacts dating back 12,000 years, this is the most comprehensive exhibit about the region’s Native Americans in New York City.
Disclaimer
- All events/parks/information was compiled and listed from information sent to Senator Andrew J. Lanza’s office - All information listed is subject to change. We encourage you to contact the organization before hand in order to confirm the event’s status - If you have any additional information on upcoming events you would like to see added to this list, please contact Richard Pallarino at: [email protected]
** Special Thanks to Danielle Datre, who assisted in gathering the enclosed information and designing the 2012 Staten Island Fall Fun guide.